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HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI appreciate the Solicitor General giving way and I am reassured by much of what he says, but having just said that the Government would not accept amendment 1 because of the need…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the Solicitor General, but I am sure he will understand when I say that I would much prefer to have been following the Minister for Security, the right…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI think I might put the first part of what the right hon. Gentleman said on my election leaflets the next time around. On the second part of what he said, I respect entirely the…27 Jan 2021HANSARDEnd of Transition Period: National SecurityThe Minister recently wrote to me that, in the event of no deal on policing and security co-operation, the UK would fall back on non-EU arrangements. Does he agree with the former…14 Dec 2020HANSARDFuture of Coal in the UKIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Ashfield (Lee Anderson). I congratulate the hon. Member for North West Durham (Mr Holden) not just on securing the debate but on the…03 Dec 2020HANSARDConsistory Courts: Appeals ProcessWhat recent assessment the commissioners have made of the effectiveness of the process of appeal against consistory court decisions to the provincial court of the archbishop.26 Nov 2020HANSARDConsistory Courts: Appeals ProcessI want to pay tribute to the family of Margaret Keane, whose grief at the loss of their mother has been compounded by their still not having a headstone on her grave to visit this…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Parole Board: Maintaining Public SafetyI believe firmly and passionately in the rehabilitative nature of our penal system, and that rehabilitation is a cornerstone of the system. The Minister has outlined that the…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Parole Board: Maintaining Public SafetyI endorse everything that the hon. Gentleman has said thus far, and I congratulate him on securing the debate. The circumstances he outlines in relation to his constituents and…25 Nov 2020HANSARDDraft Law Enforcement and Security (Separation Issues etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg, although as your constituency neighbour and very much the junior partner in that relationship, it feels like I am…18 Nov 2020HANSARDDraft Law Enforcement and Security (Separation Issues etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020Does the Minister agree with Martin Hewitt that the loss of tools will mean that, even with the contingencies in place, systems will be slower, provide less visibility and make…18 Nov 2020HANSARDDraft Law Enforcement and Security (Separation Issues etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020Will the Minister give way?18 Nov 2020HANSARDDraft Law Enforcement and Security (Separation Issues etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I have asked the Minister a very specific question: does he agree with the assessment of Martin Hewitt, the chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council? In a letter to the Home…18 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceIt is very good to hear about the UK Government’s financial commitment to this work. Given that the role of global Britain is enhanced not just by the strength of its arguments…17 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) on securing the…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Pat FinucaneIt is a particular pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Bardell. I endorse what hon. Friends, particularly my hon. Friend the hon. Member for Foyle (Colum Eastwood), have…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Restrictions: Police EnforcementLet me start by thanking the Minister for meeting me and the Daniel Fox Foundation, which is based in St Helens, does great work on knife crime in my constituency and was very…09 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelI thank the right hon. Gentleman for early and advance sight of his statement. I know that the Home Secretary also spoke to the Leader of the Opposition this week. It is important…05 Nov 2020HANSARD ImmigrationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. The hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) mentioned that you have been here forever. I am not sure that that is…19 Oct 2020HANSARD ImmigrationThere is a lot of conflation and confusion around the various types of immigration, but once a person has embarked upon a route to claim asylum, that is the only one open to them,…19 Oct 2020